Project Engineer

About Prime Controls

Prime Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements.

As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience.

With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• As a Project Engineer, you will design control system details, instrumentation configuration, preparation for implementation, implementation, testing, documentation, and training.
• A Typical Day at Prime Controls Collaborates with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and submit proposals.
• Deals with a wide variety of technical contacts, including engineering firms, general contractors, customers, vendors, inspectors, and internal team members to control schedules and execute resources to deliver commitments.
• Reads and interprets diagrams and documentation and communicates with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Works with the customer and other stakeholders to define and document control system functionality.
• Develops or reviews BOMs, IO lists, and requirements for control panels Serves as the project technical lead for small to large projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with management of the installation team to ensure that technicians are executing per documented processes.
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during startup that are caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer desires, inaccurate instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues.
• Diagnoses and resolves software and hardware interface issues.
• Interfaces with manufacturers and vendors of hardware and application products

Requirements

You Will Bring The Basic 4 years

• Industrial Controls experience in control system engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering or construction
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related
• Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent
• Industrial controls experience 4 years of experience in PLC programming 4 years of experience with Construction Life Safety Systems and/or
• Hazardous Production Monitoring Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems

Proficiency with Support project

• Scheduling and Installation Sequencing Familiarity with Bim Coordination and Constructability Review Proficiency with RFI and Submittal Development Near-term ability to support up to 50% project related travel
• The Preferred 6 years of experience in Controls experience in control system engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering or construction PE Certification Proficiency with AutoCAD – Autodesk software

Benefits

• Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Spending Account(s) Generous PTO Numerous culture events ESOP 401k matching and more!

Work Environment

& Physical Demands (Text Only) Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEO Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer. As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.